The Story of Esther Costello
1957, English. Directed by David Miller.
Drama without equal that smashes its way into a woman's love-starved heart!
Eighteen-year-old Esther has been deaf and blind since the accident that killed her mother. Wealthy Margaret Landi, a native of Esther's village in Ireland, is persuaded to help educate and possibly heal Esther. Margaret grows to love Esther as a daughter, but finds Esther's innocence threatened by sleazy promoters and her own sleazy ex-husband.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Story of Esther Costello is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- David MillerDirector
- Joan CrawfordMargaret Landi
- Rossano BrazziCarlo Landi
- Heather SearsEsther Costello
- Lee PattersonHarry Grant
- Ron RandellFrank Wenzel
- Fay ComptonMother Superior
- Maureen DelaneyJennie Costello
- John LoderPaul Marchant
- Bessie LoveArt Gallery Customer
- Denis O'DeaFather Devlin
- Sidney JamesJoe Ryan
- Estelle BrodyTammy
Details
- Released
- 6 November 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Charles Kaufman
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How long is The Story of Esther Costello?
The Story of Esther Costello runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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The Story of Esther Costello parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Story of Esther Costello is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Story of Esther Costello on?
The Story of Esther Costello is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Story of Esther Costello?
If you liked The Story of Esther Costello, try The Miracle Worker, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown.
Who directed The Story of Esther Costello?
The Story of Esther Costello (1957) was directed by David Miller and stars Joan Crawford, Rossano Brazzi, Heather Sears.